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/ɹɒk//ɹɑk/Definitions
A formation of minerals, specifically:
A large hill or island having no vegetation.
Example: Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl.
Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
A lump or cube of ice.
Example: I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.
/ɹɒk//ɹɑk/Definitions
An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
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To move gently back and forth.
Example: Rock the baby to sleep.
To cause to shake or sway violently.
Example: Don't rock the boat.
To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
Example: The boat rocked at anchor.
(of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
Example: The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection.
/ɹɒk//ɹɑk/Definitions
A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals.
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To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
Example: Let’s rock!
To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
Example: Chocolate rocks.
To thrill or excite, especially with rock music
Example: Let's rock this joint!
To do something with excitement yet skillfully
Example: I need to rock a piss.
/ɹɒk//ɹɑk/Definitions
Distaff.
The flax or wool on a distaff.
/ɹɒk//ɹɑk/Definitions
An enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend.
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Rocuronium.